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Layout Improvement please

2 years ago

I’m eclectic, I know, what would you do to make this lounge work as one. I was wondering if I needed to add a big mid century coffee table in the middle. And\or zone the room with rugs, one under the desk area and one in the relaxing area ? I would love your thoughts ? I rent so not too much investment,I did paint the walls walls .

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Comments (4)

minnie101
2 years ago
It’s a lovely room. I do think a rug, which sits under the front feet of the sofas would help. I wouldn’t add a rug under the desk either for zoning or practicality. You do have a few tables so i think a larger one would help (maybe sell a couple of others?). Your art placement isn’t typical for zoning but i wouldn’t strip the room of its personality!

The desk and chair are lovely but if you use for work does it enable you to switch off? Have you tried the desk and room divider where the daybed is?
Jonathan
2 years ago
I also like this room. For me the daybed looks a bit Ikea like for the room and I think you should be looking for a Chez Longue or a Chesterfield instead. And I agree that the current rug placement isn’t right. Personally I would be looking for a larger rug and when you find it try this one under the desk.

A coffee table isn’t needed to pull everything together but if it’s useful then you should get one- make sure it’s big enough for the space
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What a lovely room. The decor is fab, well done, but I’m not sure about the daybed. The seating is velvety and plush and the daybed is more suited to a child’s room? The rug is gorgeous but too small, follow Minnie’s advice. A big coffee table, or even a velvet or leather storage footstool, woukd look lovely in the middle (see below).
am100591
Original Author
2 years ago
Thankyou for your input, really appreciate it ! Will post the changes in due course .

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